Important Links
Here are a list of connections to help you as a caregiver, an Elder, or for your own information
The patient designated caregiver rule requires hospitals to record the patient's designated caregiver upon admission and keep the caregiver informed of their loved one's discharge plans. The wallet card provides an easy way to record this important information.
Alzheimer’s Association: http://www.alz.org
Nursing Home Medicaid Information:
https://medicaid.utah.gov/Documents/pdfs/Medicaid_nursing_home_information.pdf
Medicaid Waiver Programs: https://medicaid.utah.gov/medicaid-long-term-care-and-waiver-programs
AARP: Utah Caregiver Resource Guide
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Partner Podcast Series: https://www.jameslwest.org/online-education
The Conversation Project: Start the conversation with your loved one about dementia: https://theconversationproject.org/
Five Wishes-Aging with Dignity: A document that provides a way to control something very important-how your are treated if you are seriously ill. it is an easy -to-complete form that outlines your wishes: https://agingwithdignity.org/
Area Agency on Aging: https://daas.utah.gov/
Eden Alternative, Culture Change: Learn all about nursing home culture change: www.edenalt.org
https://www.agingcare.com/topics Great site for articles and conversations on all topics concerning aging